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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

Parkside are possibly lucky that the other teams just below them, third and fourth on the ladder,
were also defeated. They still remain in second position and now can’t miss the double chance.

Best player for Kingsville was Brandan “Stan” Memedi (his 300th game with the Killas). Parkside had
good players in Michael O’Keefe, George Messis, Frank Zoccali and Ray Davis.”

The Times, August 9, 1995

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In round 18, “Parkside virtually playing to keep double chance beat a determined Hoppers Crossing
by 14 points. Parkside’s best players were Michael O’Keefe, Michael Cammerino, Ahmed Taleb and
George Messis.

Parkside 13.21.99 d. Hoppers Crossing 13.7.85

The Times, August 16, 1995

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In the second semi-final, “ The Woodsmen, who have hardly put a foot wrong this season, hooked a
spot in the grand final by out-classing Parkside by 38-points at Yarraville on Saturday.

The Magpies must beat reigning premiers Deer Park in Saturday’s preliminary limit at Yarraville if
they’re to get another crack at Shane Keogh’s Spotswood in the big one.

The Woodsmen overcame a tardy start to dominate Parkside after half-time. Champion ruckman
Mark Kriehn was superb, providing an armchair ride for mid-fielders John Sammut, Rohan Pike and
Jeff Couch.

The Magpies’ star-studded forward-line was kept in check. Only talented rover George Messis (four
goals) looked dangerous near the big sticks.”

A1: second semi-final:

Spotswood 1.0, 4.3, 8.10, 14.14 (98) d. Park-side 2.2. 4.6, 5.11, 8.14 (62)

The Times, Wednesday, August 30, 1995

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Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider